iPhone: How to use the one-hand mode - all info

Large smartphones are not always easy to use with one hand. That's why one-handed mode, which is also available on Apple's iPhones, is a valuable aid. We show you how to use it.

Small gesture, big effect: One-hand mode is a practical helper.

One-hand mode has been around since the iPhone 6 Plus. However, newer models are designed differently in some respects, which also affects the activation of one-hand mode.

iPhone: One-hand mode can also be used without the Home button

In older models such as the iPhone 6 Plus, one-hand mode could be activated by double pressing the Home button. However, this is no longer available in the new generations.

1. Open the "Settings" of your iPhone.
2. Select "General".
3. Under "Operating aids" you can activate "One-handed operation".

The function is now active and is used by swiping down in the bottom of the display, at the location of the dark bar that is there. This reduces the screen content to a smaller size and makes it easier to reach the elements with one hand.To exit the mode, simply tap on any empty space on the screen.